How Can You Trust God?ಮಾದರಿ

Whom do you trust?

Whom do you trust? What do you trust in? I was recently on a plane, and I wondered for just a moment why I trusted this big bucket of bolts and screws. I thought about the pilot. Did he have too much to drink that night, or did he have a death wish because his family just blew up? 

The Bible makes this debate very clear: “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalms 20:7, NIV) Some trust in people; others trust in wealth or their beauty.

Aren’t we all going to grow old? Shouldn’t we all stay humble because “...you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” (James 4:14, NKJV)? And “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” (Proverbs 31:30, NIV)

There was a time when I had 2% body fat and could run all day, but there have been too many donuts and burgers since. I’m in the last chapter of my life. I’ve lived a great life. I’m so grateful to God and a lot of wonderful people. I’ve also come to a liberating conclusion: I can totally trust the love of God. His grace and mercy are sublime, and He’s a good God. 

Do you know that He’s a good Father as well? Do you believe this? 

So let’s get rid of some common, distorted God concepts. We mentioned them a few days ago.  

1. God is not a cruel chess player or manipulator. He gave you free will, so use it wisely.  
2. We will reap what we sow. Whether it’s good or bad seeds, it’s up to us. Bad seeds produce bad fruit. “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” (Galatians 6:7, NIV)   
3. God cares about you. He’s not an absent landlord.   
4. God is not angry with you. Christ paid the penalty for all your sins. He loves you unconditionally.

I hope and pray you will erase the distorted images of God and replace them with the truth.

Because you are a miracle. 

Your friend, Paul Marc Goulet